Ford Fiesta: Supplemental Restraint System / Clockspring. Removal and Installation

Removal

  WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the steering wheel.
   Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the steering column shourds.
   Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the clockspring.
   
   1. Release the retainer.
      
   2. Release the retainer.
      
   3. Release the retainer.
      
   4. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the clockspring.
      

Installation

NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary if adjustment or centralizing is required.

   Refer to: Clockspring Adjustment (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: To install, remove the anti-rotation key from a new clockspring after installing the steering wheel.

   Install the steering wheel.
   Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).